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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 309.51 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 309.51 and 202.68 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 309.51 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/309.51 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 309.51 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 62,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,731.49/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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